tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post4023208683400595529..comments2024-03-19T13:48:52.788-07:00Comments on Bamboo Geek: Behind the name... Phylostachys bissetiiMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-77241332115244629682010-12-09T20:16:42.331-08:002010-12-09T20:16:42.331-08:00Hi Alan,
You are right, this is an aggressive spe...Hi Alan,<br /><br />You are right, this is an aggressive species, and a standard glazed ceramic pot could probably last 2 to 3 years. Then the root mass would need to be split to accommodate future growth or upsize the pot. I personally like steel horse troughs as they have a modern style to them and the issue of busting a pot is not a concern. All this said, it underscores that regardless of the container, you do have to prune back the root mass every two to three years to maintain the overall health of the plant (just like you would do with the top growth). Otherwise, a congested, overgrown root mass can be prone to another set of issues. Thanks for your comment, great points. SeanMad Man Bamboo Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16453053848433990196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141531470384769268.post-74486072337749178732010-12-09T16:41:57.664-08:002010-12-09T16:41:57.664-08:00Sean -- I'm not sure how good bissetii would b...Sean -- I'm not sure how good bissetii would be in a pot, as it really produces a lot of rhizomes, at least for me. It seems like the plant would become rootbound after only two years or so requiring dividing or repotting.<br />.<br />It produces a LOT of shoots too, even from a young plant. Really takes the cold too (although I know you're not too concerned with that).Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393082652312828458noreply@blogger.com